Welcome to Survival of the Fittest, a RPing board loosely based off of Koshun Takami's Battle Royale, with its own unique plot and spin on the 'deadly game'. We've been around quite a while, and are now in our thirteenth year, so don't worry about us going anywhere any time soon!

If you're a newcomer and interested in joining, then please make sure you check out the rules. You may also want to read the FAQ, introduce yourself and stop by the chat to meet some of our members. If you're still not quite sure where to start, then we have a great New Member's Guide with a lot of useful information about getting going. Don't hesitate to PM a member of staff (they have purple usernames) if you have any questions about SOTF and how to get started!

Michael FroesePale AF diabetic. Michael's an introvert, but can function in most social situations (just not that well). He has a whole bunch of nerdy interests (vidya games), but manages to hide them well enough that nobody really knows what he does, unless they're a close friend. Is a real judgy asshole, but only in his head (it's a secret ok). Has one or two close friends, and a few friendly acquaintances, but that's about as far as things go in regards to friends. Dresses and looks like someone who's popular, so he doesn't really stand out in a crowd. Politically, Michael doesn't really have much of an opinion, believing he hasn't experienced enough of life to have a good viewpoint of things (though he is socially pretty progressive). If he's not doing stuff with friends, he's sitting somewhere, reading stuff on his phone. Also, he really likes marine biology (bio buddies pls). Also also, he has a corgi. also also also, he's actually the unabomber.-Friends are generally more on the "normal" side. If you've got any interests deemed "socially out-there" that are a major part of your identity, he'll probably avoid being associated with you. (socially out there includes gaming)-As far as enemies go, there probably won't be more than a moderate mutual dislike of each other.

Relationships!:

Bree Jones (Kami)-"Me and her fit together like a Cymothoa exigua and the void where a fish tongue usually is."

Richard Smith (Volt)-"Literally Hitler."

Beryl Mahelona (Cicada)-"Beryl's just me if I wasn't shitty."

Leah Martin (Espi)-"God, is being a terrible person like, a prerequisite to liking marine biology or something? She's fun, but all of her friends are weirdos and I don't really want to be associated with her."

Valerija BogdanovicA mild mannered Croatian girl. She's of a studious manner and aims to work for a worldwide nonprofit organization like the WHO or a similar organization, inspired by her mom, who was a nurse during the big Yugoslavia kerfuffle. Liberal AF, if she sees something she perceives as an injustice, she'll speak up and try to resolve things. Excluding the aforementioned injustice-anger, she's a quiet, reserved person.-Val's friends are generally the same as herself politically/academically/genderwise.-Val probably needs some political nemesis to make " >:( " faces at.

Relationships!:

Jordan Brankovich (Brackie)-"The belief that the atrocities committed by Serbian forces in Saborsko and other places automatically makes all Serbs bad people is akin to the mistaken beliefs that led almost every participant of Yugoslavia's breakup to commit some form of genocide. Jordan is a good way to illustrate my point; she's the best friend I could ever ask for and an outstanding person overall."

Kyle Harrison (Aura)-"Kyle, while a morally outstanding person, may be too enthusiastic and ambitious to get much of note done. While I admire his goals, his personal composition may not be suited to them."

Max Rudolph (CBP)-"Well, at least he's civil."

Meka Gibson (Laurels)-"While I do disagree with some of the tactics used by Meka's organization of choice, I must say that I do admire his passion in making the world a better place."

Yuki Hayashibara (Ryuki)-"Study buddies!"

Demetri Futscher (Cicadanya Days)-"He's the personification of everything wrong with the alt-right nowadays."

Helena 'Hel" Fury (EP)-"Well, she's got a neat name and agreeable political views, so she's pretty good in my books."

Damian Reyes (EP)-"Wonder twins unite!"

Babs Mulaney (EP)-"Huh..."

Abaynesh Dula (Somersault)-"Study buddies!"

Maxwell FensterDevout Protestant Minnesotan football guy. Generally a swell, well intentioned kind of guy, but can get testy when religion is brought up. He uses his faith as a guide to life. He might piss a few people off, but he only does it accidentally (unless he doesn't like you). Expect a heckload of "Heck" and "Darn" and "Aw, jeez", and "okay then" in his dialogue. IS NOW SECRETLY GAAAAAAAAY (the closet is deep with this one).Friends: Football friendos, popular kidsEnemies: Anyone who's especially vocal about their belief/lack of belief of a religion. Also Catholics.

Relationships!:

Justin Something (Ricky)-"Just a pretty neat guy, y'know?"

Wyatt Bretsbrother (Ricky)-"Like, I know we're teammates and all, but by God, he's a real cunt."

Bret Wyattsbrother (Deamon)-"I mean, he's less of an ass than his brother. He's pretty good at football, too."

Max Rudolph (CPB)-"Eh..."

Joey Quintero (Mallon)-"I mean, he's annoying when he's suckin' Bret's dick, but I can't help but like the kid."

Lee Abdikarim (Mara)-"Good teammate. He's fine with me unless he tries to convert me to Islam or somethin' like that, I dunno."

Michael Froese: "Is it bad that I hope today's the day Richard finally fucking snaps, brings a gun to school, and shoots me in the head? Because I really can't deal with this shit anymore."

Valerija Bogdanovic: "If we as a society continue using words like "cuck" or "Reagan fetishist" to describe those who's political views differ from our own, we will accomplish nothing. Alienating each other will just lead to further division. If I were to insult you straight to your face, it's not like you'd hold my opinion with any merit."

yo let's have Valerija and Jordan be friends because EASTERN BLOC UNITE

I can't sing but I wrote you a song

v4Brendan Wallace is a coward.Clio Gabriella wanted to go home.Paige Strand needed to run.Jacob Charles had to put back his pieces.Aston Bennett was better than you. Ma'afu Tuigamala made the ultimate mistake.

Wrong notes but the melody's so clear

v5Janie Sinneave wanted to ride in the clouds.

When I'm lost, I'm still close to gold

v6Maxim Kehlenbrink did nothing wrong.

cause I found my treasure in you

Ezra Landau - "Pretty sure the point of life is to indulge and be pretty." - PhilosophyHayden Lockwood - "Come to the march this Saturday and I'll show you a good time." - PrideAllegra Varley - "Bet you I can jump from here to that boat." - RiskTruann Coleman - "Please stop saying that." - RageAnya Van Doren - "Dunno why I did it. Dunno why it's your business." - Duplicity

Michael Froese: "Is it bad that I hope today's the day Richard finally fucking snaps, brings a gun to school, and shoots me in the head? Because I really can't deal with this shit anymore."

Valerija Bogdanovic: "If we as a society continue using words like "cuck" or "Reagan fetishist" to describe those who's political views differ from our own, we will accomplish nothing. Alienating each other will just lead to further division. If I were to insult you straight to your face, it's not like you'd hold my opinion with any merit."

Michael Froese: "Is it bad that I hope today's the day Richard finally fucking snaps, brings a gun to school, and shoots me in the head? Because I really can't deal with this shit anymore."

Valerija Bogdanovic: "If we as a society continue using words like "cuck" or "Reagan fetishist" to describe those who's political views differ from our own, we will accomplish nothing. Alienating each other will just lead to further division. If I were to insult you straight to your face, it's not like you'd hold my opinion with any merit."

So I got a guy, Justin, who might just be easy-going enough to want to befriend Maxwell. Like most country singers who either are (or purport to be) in tune with 'the man upstairs', Justin's a churchgoer and even plays the organ sometimes. He's not exactly super popular or athletic, though.

And let's be honest, while Wyatt fits one or both of those categories, Maxwell can get on his nerves VERY quickly. But don't feel too badly... everybody else does, too.

20:17Sideliner:Toben and Ricky are like a sibling version of the Joker and Batman, only Batman is just as much of a mass murderer. He just hides it better.19:58LaurelsHow does your dick smell like Fritos?14:36 MimiI THOUGHT YOU GUYS WERE FRIENDS > 14:36MimiI THOUGHT YOU REALLY LICKED HER

Maybe Max and Justin could be, like, church buddies or something like that.

Ravioli Marill - Today at 9:49 AM(Mariavel is Kermit)

Some people that might be in V7 (or not):

Michael Froese: "Is it bad that I hope today's the day Richard finally fucking snaps, brings a gun to school, and shoots me in the head? Because I really can't deal with this shit anymore."

Valerija Bogdanovic: "If we as a society continue using words like "cuck" or "Reagan fetishist" to describe those who's political views differ from our own, we will accomplish nothing. Alienating each other will just lead to further division. If I were to insult you straight to your face, it's not like you'd hold my opinion with any merit."

Max (my Max) probably doesn't like Val all too much on a political level. If you read up on his profile and think "nemesis" then I'm open to that too, but otherwise he's probably a little more than mildly annoyed with what he perceives as blissful ignorance and unthinking herd opinions.

~~~~~ Sadly CBP looked at a SOTF character. It was so sad... such a sad character... like him... he only waned a normal life... was that too much to ask? was it?

I'd say Val/Max R. wouldn't exactly be nemeses, but would probably harbour a strong dislike for each other. Additionally, what do you think about my Max and your Max butting heads re: religion?

Ravioli Marill - Today at 9:49 AM(Mariavel is Kermit)

Some people that might be in V7 (or not):

Michael Froese: "Is it bad that I hope today's the day Richard finally fucking snaps, brings a gun to school, and shoots me in the head? Because I really can't deal with this shit anymore."

Valerija Bogdanovic: "If we as a society continue using words like "cuck" or "Reagan fetishist" to describe those who's political views differ from our own, we will accomplish nothing. Alienating each other will just lead to further division. If I were to insult you straight to your face, it's not like you'd hold my opinion with any merit."

Max is pretty casual as far as Catholics go; he attends services, and believes in a lot of what they say, but isn't quite sure how "all in" he is. So, on some levels, if there was much dislike on Maxwell's side, Max would find that kind of irrational given his fluctuating status as a Catholic. Sorry I didn't quite clarify that in the profile, I probably should do some edit or something.

~~~~~ Sadly CBP looked at a SOTF character. It was so sad... such a sad character... like him... he only waned a normal life... was that too much to ask? was it?

16:57 KamiKaze Laurie, if you ever become a mod, let it be known that one day you will critique someone's profile who had a girl killing her family friend because he raped her, and the person will insult you by calling you a talking Oshawott doll.

21:42Acidic i AM ANAL WART MAN

00:19Delroy.... I HAVE AN IMAGE OF HANSEL FUCKING TRAVIS WITH A CHAINSAW STUCK IN MY HEAD. HOW IS THIS IN ANY WAY GOOD!?

Meka and Val would definitely at least be friendly acquaintances, but Val'd probably have some issues with what she sees as societally disruptive tactics used by BLM during protests.

Ravioli Marill - Today at 9:49 AM(Mariavel is Kermit)

Some people that might be in V7 (or not):

Michael Froese: "Is it bad that I hope today's the day Richard finally fucking snaps, brings a gun to school, and shoots me in the head? Because I really can't deal with this shit anymore."

Valerija Bogdanovic: "If we as a society continue using words like "cuck" or "Reagan fetishist" to describe those who's political views differ from our own, we will accomplish nothing. Alienating each other will just lead to further division. If I were to insult you straight to your face, it's not like you'd hold my opinion with any merit."

Putting this here, so people know, if it ever becomes relevant (unlikely, but still): If you want to use my characters for anything non-profit, you may, without contacting me even (though it would be nice regardless). All I want is a small mention that gives me credit for first concieving of them. If you want to use my characters for something for-profit, if it's just a cameo or similar, you also may, under the same terms; if it's a more substantial role, I don't want to chain myself to any statement - then contact me.

Lee tries to maintain as much goodwill between him and his teammates as possible for the team, so he and Max would probably be cool. Although, I'm not sure how he'd feel about Lee being Muslim. Lee isn't really in-your-face about it, but he doesn't try to hide it too.

18:23MaraooneDeath by dildo. That would be fun to put on the wiki.18:23OhmWhich I don't regret giving to Vahka18:24MedicI mean didn't someone trip on a vibrator and drown in v4?18:24--- Namira is back18:24Namirayaaaaaaaay18:24Namira...18:24Namiradat context18:24NamiraI MEAN18:24NamiraYAY18:24NamiraI FINISHED MY FIRST EXAM18:24MedicYaaaaaay18:24NamiraNOT YAY FOR DILDO MURDER18:24Ohm18:24MedicnO IT'S THE LACK OF DILDO MURDER THAT SADDENS ME

Loretta - Today at 8:21 AMi wa nt to eat necroplush dick now

Zee - Today at 5:00 AMroasts AlohaAloha - Today at 5:00 AMwinces at heatKyoko Sakura-chan - Today at 5:01 AMWait, that's not how you roast AlohaHere's how:Espi - Today at 5:01 AMsaves Aloha with a bucket of cold waterKyoko Sakura-chan - Today at 5:01 AMIn Hawaiian, Aloha means "Hello" and "Goodbye," the latter of which is appropriate considering how fast his V6 cast died

Pancapples - Yesterday at 12:38 PMWhat is the record for shortest time spent between orgasm and death?Ekanselttar - Yesterday at 12:41 PM:thinking:🕷man's control - Yesterday at 12:41 PMI dunno but there was this guy who masturbated 42 times in a row before he died of dehydrationPancapples - Yesterday at 12:41 PMIn-game, I mean.🕷man's control - Yesterday at 12:41 PMoh

jimmydalad - Today at 1:42 AMAlso, how much protein and stuff is in human meat?

Professor Fether - Today at 12:46 PMAlso now you've gotta do me.Zee - Today at 12:46 PMoh bbyThe Homeless Beard(e) - Today at 12:46 PMI do you, you do me.Tell me when you get here how serious we're being.Cause I will go in.

Ruggahissy - Today at 1:30 PMI dont know if v6 had an all beige girl or boyAura? - Today at 1:30 PMThe streak is broken?Ekanselttar - Today at 1:31 PMif you streaked would that count as all beige? :eyes:Ruggahissy - Today at 1:31 PMNo

For v5v6, I have come to a decision. To help lessen character pimping, I have vowed not to talk about my characters, any characters closely related to mine, or any threads I've been involved in, in any of the following places:

I am not allowing myself to talk about anything relating to my characters or scenes I'm in unless they are brought up in conversation by another handler. I am not allowed to use my characters' names OOC or mention anything relating to that character until another handler mentions them. This is not currently in effect for pre-game; these self-imposed rules do not apply until v5v6 starts. However, they will be in effect the second v5v6 is announced. When one of my characters die, escape, or are otherwise removed from the game, these rules are lifted for that character, and I am free to talk about that character as much as I want. However, the others will have to wait until they too are out of the game.

Private Thread Pledge (Stolen from Toben)Let's show that private threads aren't necessary! I pledge not to start any private threads (EDIT: EXCEPT FOR THIS ONE THREAD IM SORRY) on island in V5v6. If I started a thread, you are welcome to join it.

Oh, I forgot I had a footballer! Kayden is on the football team, he's very very openly gay, and whatever Maxwell thinks of him can be up to you - unless they payin' your bills, Kayden pay them bitches no mind~

I can't sing but I wrote you a song

v4Brendan Wallace is a coward.Clio Gabriella wanted to go home.Paige Strand needed to run.Jacob Charles had to put back his pieces.Aston Bennett was better than you. Ma'afu Tuigamala made the ultimate mistake.

Wrong notes but the melody's so clear

v5Janie Sinneave wanted to ride in the clouds.

When I'm lost, I'm still close to gold

v6Maxim Kehlenbrink did nothing wrong.

cause I found my treasure in you

Ezra Landau - "Pretty sure the point of life is to indulge and be pretty." - PhilosophyHayden Lockwood - "Come to the march this Saturday and I'll show you a good time." - PrideAllegra Varley - "Bet you I can jump from here to that boat." - RiskTruann Coleman - "Please stop saying that." - RageAnya Van Doren - "Dunno why I did it. Dunno why it's your business." - Duplicity